Asian carp reach a large size (up to 100 lbs.) and are edible, yet it is
unlikely that they will become an important species to sport fisherman
because they are "filter feeders" that strain their food from the water.
Therefore, these fish
are difficult to catch on a hook and line. They are often taken by
snagging or through
bowfishing, however. They
are currently being fished commercially, and
markets for them are being sought. However, it
seems unlikely that enough can be harvested to control the
population.

Though "no established populations"
of silver or bighead carp are known to exist in Minnesota, individual
fish have been caught by Minnesota commercial fishermen in both the
Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers (Minnesota DNR, 2014). Similarly,
individual
grass carp have been taken in Minnesota border waters.
Black carp have not yet been found in Minnesota rivers or lakes. One
can only hope that efforts to prevent
these species from becoming established in Minnesota waters are
successful.